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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.05, 580.77 and 143.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.05, 580.77 and 143.63 is: 215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.05 : 580.77 = 143.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.05/580.77 = 143.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.05x = 580.77 × 143.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.05x = 83,416.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,416.00/387.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.52

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